Exterior of the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion during daytime

Ultrasound is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images to monitor pregnancies, assess organs and soft tissues, and evaluate blood flow in blood vessels. This procedure can look at the structures of your body without the use of radiation or contrast dye.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the Medical Imaging requisition form.

  • Book an appointment

    By appointment only. The department clerk will contact patients to book the appointment. 

    Call (604) 827-5371 to change or cancel an appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking

​​For information on parking at UBC, please visit the UBC parking website.

UBC Hospital (UBCH)

UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images to monitor pregnancies, assess organs and soft tissues, and evaluate blood flow in blood vessels. This procedure can look at the structures of your body without the use of radiation or contrast dye.